T494HC vs 4820 CH

[CloverKnollFarms]

Yeah, I usually grab fuel as needed... I use the tractor mainly for getting fields ready to seed in the spring, and tilled under in the fall.

We are looking at building another new property in KY, which will be 20-50 acres, and we are on 8 acres now. I'll be going through a lot more fuel when that happens.

 

[Torvy]

Yeah, I usually grab fuel as needed... I use the tractor mainly for getting fields ready to seed in the spring, and tilled under in the fall.

We are looking at building another new property in KY, which will be 20-50 acres, and we are on 8 acres now. I'll be going through a lot more fuel when that happens.

So moving to KY? Or, just a getaway? Are you close to there now? Inquiring minds want to know.

I think my wife would veto any attempt at more land. I had to push for more than 5-10 acres.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Retire at 51. 5 more years. Move to KY where we have family. We are there every month.

The plan is a bigger apiary, a few cattle, grow some hay.

So we are looking for 20+ acres to buy now, make improvements for a few years, then move down and finish it up.

 

[flyinghigh]

Back in Texas I got a chance to sit in a 4820 CH and it is definitely tighter than the kym version. Also while the tym has a three color paint scheme I noticed the 4820 only has the single color of red everywhere inside the wheels on the steps.
I'm happy about our decision to go with the 494 now just waiting for the factory third function kit as they are delayed until the first part of August.

I am sure it will be worth the wait to have a system that was designed to go with the tractor from the factory versus an aftermarket

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Back in Texas I got a chance to sit in a 4820 CH and it is definitely tighter than the kym version. Also while the tym has a three color paint scheme I noticed the 4820 only has the single color of red everywhere inside the wheels on the steps.
I'm happy about our decision to go with the 494 now just waiting for the factory third function kit as they are delayed until the first part of August.

I am sure it will be worth the wait to have a system that was designed to go with the tractor from the factory versus an aftermarket

The new TYMs are supposed to be going to all red wheels too, that’s one thing TYM adopted from Branson.

My Branson has the charcoal grey frame, steps etc. My hydraulic top link actually matched well!

 

[Torvy]

I still wish they sold the black version they had in Europe?

 

[ptsg]

I still wish they sold the black version they had in Europe?

These ones? I think they still sell both in the German market. 2500L and 5025

 

[2manyrocks]

I looked at a new 4820 yesterday and found a loose bolt lying on top of the ROPs mounting plate above the axle. The dealer said it had to have come from the factory like that. No idea how a bolt didn't roll off during shipping. Even though the operator's platform seems bigger on the 4820, it seemed like the platform on the 3515 was easier to get on/off. The dealer was a former Branson dealer and it seemed like he is still gravitating towards stocking rebranded Branson/TYM models.

 

[Torvy]

I looked at a new 4820 yesterday and found a loose bolt lying on top of the ROPs mounting plate above the axle. The dealer said it had to have come from the factory like that. No idea how a bolt didn't roll off during shipping. Even though the operator's platform seems bigger on the 4820, it seemed like the platform on the 3515 was easier to get on/off. The dealer was a former Branson dealer and it seemed like he is still gravitating towards stocking rebranded Branson/TYM models.

My dealer is the same way. They even lowered the price on the 4820/5520 to match. So far, I'm still happy with my choice. Of course, like most of us, we don't have a long term side-by-side comparison and tend to confirm our own bias.

No way the factory bolt would still be there after shipping and assembly. Even if it was a factory mistake, the dealer should have fixed it before any customers saw it.

I am 6'1, 250-260 and can easily get on and off the 574 from either side.

 

[2manyrocks]

It wasn't confidence inspiring to see the loose bolt. He was asking $31,000 for the 4820 with the shuttle shift, BTW. It was a disappointing trip because I hoped to see more TYM models.

 

[Torvy]

It wasn't confidence inspiring to see the loose bolt. He was asking $31,000 for the 4820 with the shuttle shift, BTW. It was a disappointing trip because I hoped to see more TYM models.

Do you mind saying what part of the country?

 

[2manyrocks]

Do you mind saying what part of the country

rural Middle Tennessee, but the guy was a smaller Branson dealer to start with unlike some of the other larger TYM dealers that have been TYM dealers the whole time. Besides wanting to look at the TYM units, I wanted to get a feel for what dealer service is available near me.

 

[Torvy]

Are you far from Nashville? LSE seems to have lots of inventory. Always dealing online, but no idea how they are in person.

 

[2manyrocks]

They aren't far away. They gave me written quotes over the phone and via email very efficiently. I haven't been to their dealership in person to be able say anything about their shop.

 

[flyinghigh]

 

[flyinghigh]

Pretty happy with the color scheme on mine

 

[Torvy]

Pretty happy with the color scheme on mine

Looks like mine, but I don't have the fishtank on top. Of course, if I still lived up where you do, I'd get one too!

 

[2manyrocks]

The official heat index in Mid. TN is 99F and climbing. I can see not wanting a cab when working in the woods, but an air conditioned cab to work in the fields would be really nice for the rest of July and August.

 

[Torvy]

Hahaha...its 98 degrees temp here now and climbing to probably 102 or so. 'Real feel' is 110. I'm sure there will be days when I wish I had a cab, but 15 of my 18 acres are heavily wooded. Fortunately, I can choose when to work as I am retired and don't need to live off of my 'farm' income.

 

[flyinghigh]

Current real temp houston is 100 and heat index 111F